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B111 LLO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,878 mi
Last recorded114,878 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 LLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 114,878 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 112,554 miles

Nearside rear coil spring coil bound

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lower hub bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 108,972 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both rear coil springs coil bound

Both rear upper hub bushes worn

Engine damp with oil

Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,930 miles

engine damp with oil

Fail 10 Mar 2023 106,923 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 105,423 miles

exhaust flex deteriorated

sill kit fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 104,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rustry

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,305 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/r top bush slight play

o/s repeater lens missing

Pass 3 Sep 2016 101,722 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,884 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads worn slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

front offside fog light damaged

main beam warning light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,346 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 72,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 67,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,761 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,925 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,616 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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B111 LLO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B111 LLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B111 LLO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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